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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 6 hours ago

Engineering Authorization Quality Assurance Analyst 2/3

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to support the Engineering Authorization team, ensuring that all formal communications related to nuclear weapons programs are accurate and complete while managing interactions with various stakeholders.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure that all formal communications via engineering authorizations related to nuclear weapons programs are current, accurate, and complete for any given weapon system

Interact with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely processing of engineering authorizations

Coordinate directly with the EA team lead for all technical aspects of the role but report to the W-8 group management

Assist with Engineering Authorizations (EA) tracking to meet production priorities and milestones

Conduct quality-document reviews for compliance with NAP-401.1A, Product Realization, and 6.X Process

Monitor, collect, tabulate, and analyze electronic data to ensure proper data collection, evaluation, and storage

Participate in the development and collaboration of new tools and working groups that facilitate new enterprise functions

Collaborate within the EA team, W-8 Production Liaison personnel, ALDW-DAQ personnel, and various groups within W and Q Divisions

Drive improvements as part of a team

Mentor others and lead team assignments and interactions to ensure deliverables are realized

Qualification

Quality Assurance ExperienceEngineering Authorization SystemData ManagementTechnical EditingConfiguration ManagementMicrosoft WordAdobe Acrobat ProfessionalInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Quality Assurance Experience: Knowledge of and experience with Defense Programs Business Process System (DPBPS), LANL Design Agency (DA), and Weapon System Engineering policies, procedures, and best practices

Understanding of the Engineering Authorization System

Experience in technical editorial review including proofreading, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and accuracy when reviewing technical documents, diagrams, drawings, and component lists

Data Management: Experience with relevant software applications, spreadsheets, and word-processing tools

Demonstrated experience in management of classified materials and electronic media

Experience with procedures related to quality, data gathering and analysis, and process-improvement activities

Personal Leadership: Experience collaborating with LANL management, integrating efforts between teams, and directing stakeholders to resources, procedures, and appropriate capabilities

Experience effectively supporting multiple high-level deliverables and assignments in a timely manner

Communication and Teamwork: Strong oral and written skills

Experience building strong stakeholder relations while adhering to security requirements, especially regarding protection of LANL technologies, products, and related documentation

Proven experience in clear and concise oral and written communication

Leadership Experience: Experience interacting within a large team with technical staff and diverse stakeholders to ensure high-quality service

Experience leading and guiding others through data mining, quality reviews, and processes

Quality Assurance Experience: Additional Job Requirements for Quality Assurance Analyst 3: Experience collaborating with team and other stakeholders to improve systems, processes, and documentation

Thorough understanding of the Engineering Authorization System and its various uses and functions

Demonstrated skills in quality reviews

Communication and Teamwork: Experience driving improvement(s) as part of a team

Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced by successful interaction with various levels of management or stakeholders

Data Management: Demonstrated experience with configuration management (e.g., uploading and revising documents, and quality control)

Demonstrated experience with relevant software applications, spreadsheets, and word-processing tools

Advanced experience in management of classified materials and electronic media

Collaboration and Personal Responsibility: Demonstrated commitment to quality and stakeholder focus, with an advanced ability to interact successfully under pressure

Leadership Experience: Proven ability to mentor others and lead team assignments and interactions to ensure deliverables are realized

Education / Experience Level 2: Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Level 3: Bachelor's degree and eight years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Preferred

Experience with the engineering authorization system, document and configuration management (e.g., EALink, ThingWorx, ePDMLink, and PDMLink), and applications to stockpile maintenance

Experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and/or UltraCompare

Experience with PRIME

Extensive knowledge of configuration management

Derivative Classifier (DC) experience

Active DOE Q-Clearance and Sigma 15 authorization